White/Riviera Blue GT3RS in Greenwich
03-04-2007, 11:02 PM
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White/Riviera Blue GT3RS in Greenwich
Attached below are photos of my new RS as promised. The "Minella Edition"
is really just what Porsche should have done at the factory, and has has
done in the past:
1. Mirrors are carbon fiber (to match the rear wing) from Cargraphic.
Porsche put carbon fiber mirrors on the white/blue or white/red 996 RS's
that were sold in the "rest of the world", but never made to our shores.
2. Graphics were produced by Jim Newton at Automobile Associates in Canton,
CT by scanning the 997 RS graphics for form and the 996 RS graphics for
color (Riviera Blue), both of which I obtained from my Porsche dealer in
Greenwich.
3. The wheels were painted by Jim Newton in the style the 996 RS wheels
were painted, and the Riviera Blue was matched exactly to the graphics
color.
Caps on tire stems painted silver (a nice touch).
4. Options: Ceramic yellow calipers, yellow seat belts, bi-xenon
headlights, GPS and chrono plus, leather steering wheel, mats, leather
seats, and outside antenna.
I'm quite happy with the way the car turned out.
Ray
is really just what Porsche should have done at the factory, and has has
done in the past:
1. Mirrors are carbon fiber (to match the rear wing) from Cargraphic.
Porsche put carbon fiber mirrors on the white/blue or white/red 996 RS's
that were sold in the "rest of the world", but never made to our shores.
2. Graphics were produced by Jim Newton at Automobile Associates in Canton,
CT by scanning the 997 RS graphics for form and the 996 RS graphics for
color (Riviera Blue), both of which I obtained from my Porsche dealer in
Greenwich.
3. The wheels were painted by Jim Newton in the style the 996 RS wheels
were painted, and the Riviera Blue was matched exactly to the graphics
color.
Caps on tire stems painted silver (a nice touch).
4. Options: Ceramic yellow calipers, yellow seat belts, bi-xenon
headlights, GPS and chrono plus, leather steering wheel, mats, leather
seats, and outside antenna.
I'm quite happy with the way the car turned out.
Ray
03-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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That is a sweet look'n ride Ray 
Always thought the 996RS scheme (red and blue) was bad *** and the reference really works on the 997RS. Great way to dress up white.
Always thought the 996RS scheme (red and blue) was bad *** and the reference really works on the 997RS. Great way to dress up white.
03-04-2007, 11:19 PM
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I'm quite sure that this will grow on you rather than age poorly. The interesting thing is that it it is striking, but in a far different way than green or orange. No doubt this was the effect you and Mr Newton wished to achieve.
Very good, arresting yet still tasteful in any setting.
Very good, arresting yet still tasteful in any setting.
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03-05-2007, 12:42 AM
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I have to say, never have I handed keys to a more deserving Porsche enthusiast than Ray Minella. This Saturday at around 6:30 AM he was spotted slipping his 1962 Twin Grill Roadster on to an IntercityLines truck for transport to Amelia Island. At around 4:PM he cruised by the dealership in his already completed one off 997 GT3 RS in White with Riviera Blue stripes.
It is the only one of it's kind. Congratulations Ray on yet another amazing Porsche! Based on the reaction of those that gathered around with cameras in hand, I feel it safe to say that this car has already become a "Rockstar".
It is the only one of it's kind. Congratulations Ray on yet another amazing Porsche! Based on the reaction of those that gathered around with cameras in hand, I feel it safe to say that this car has already become a "Rockstar".
03-05-2007, 01:27 AM
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I don't like it.... the blue wheels and the yellow calipers are not working for me. But I don't see spending the extra money on an RS. Look at GRussell"s GT3... that is a car that is done right.
03-05-2007, 01:31 AM
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Great looking - pretty cool, love the CF mirrors.
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03-05-2007, 01:38 AM
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stunning, absolute gorgeous, understated yet WOW!.
my hats off to you.
my hats off to you.
